Finance Analyst III

Centene Corporation

Financial Analyst compiling and analyzing financial information for Centene's operations. Leading financial projects and supporting decision-making processes across cross-functional teams.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Montana, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,100 - $126,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling, with a strong focus on developing and maintaining financial reports and dashboards. Proven ability to collaborate across teams to enhance financial processes and support strategic decision-making.

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Financial AnalysisForecastingFinancial ModelingMicrosoft ExcelCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingData AnalysisBudget DevelopmentVariance AnalysisLabor AccountingProcess ImprovementKPI DevelopmentAccrualsReconciliationsDashboard Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipRelationship BuildingInfluencingIntegrity

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Financial MetricsLabor ReportingContractor ManagementProfessional Services AgreementsCompetitive Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Compile and analyze financial information for the company
Lead various financial projects
Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Identify trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management
Assist with the review and validation of contractor requests, extensions, statements of work (SOWs), and professional services agreements
Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules related to labor and project accounting
Support labor reporting processes, including internal labor, contractor labor, and professional services spend
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial controls
Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and management reports
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Technology, Procurement, Portfolio Management and HR to resolve financial issues and support decision-making
Assist with the preparation of labor forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses for internal and external labor resources
Analyze actual labor spend, labor utilization, contractor costs, and workforce trends to identify risks and opportunities
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes, including budget development and forecast updates
Monitor and report on labor-related financial metrics, including headcount

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
4+ years of financial or data analysis experience including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling experience
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
A collaborative leader who builds strong relationships, influences with facts and data
High integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of work
Experience with Operations KPI and key metrics experience desired: Developing, planning, forecasting, and reporting

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay
health insurance
401K and stock purchase plans
tuition reimbursement
paid time off plus holidays
flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules